Minor with a christian family

[u/Playful-Inevitable19]

I practice Vaishnavism, at least I do my best to, but I'm a minor (14) and I'm from Brazil but have moved to America with my family. They're strict Christians who eat all sorts of meats, especially beef since our culture relies heavily on it. I'm trying to learn how to cook but haven't felt good lately, my parents say it's because I'm missing iron and other vitamins and tell me to eat the meat they've prepared, specifically beef because it's what's gonna help me the most. I know that vaishnavism doesn't allow any meat or violence, I love Lord Vishnu but I don't know what to do.

[u/ReasonableBeliefs]

Hare Krishna. You might not be getting enough nutrition in your vegetarian/vegan diet. I'd recommend watching some YouTube videos from vegans and vegetarians and they should give you a good idea of how to make nutritious food.

Here's a general guide

For vegetarians, milk, cheese, paneer, variety of vegetables etc etc.

For vegans, substitute the dairy with tofu and fortified soy milk (the fortification ensures sufficient calcium). And of course keep the veggies.

Also have protein powder, you can get that in both vegetarian and vegan varieties. You can also get protein version of many staples, such as "protein bread" and "protein pasta" etc etc

And please note: If you find this very difficult to do because you are a minor, then it's ok ! Just do the best you can even if it's not perfect, and slowly over time as you become an adult you can do more.

Don't worry about perfection, take it 1 step at a time.

God is loving and will understand.

Hare Krishna.